Mariano E. Abello
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My name is Mariano E. Abello, a Spanish citizen who loves Nepal and has been living here since 2005 with my beautiful wife and my two daughters.
I studied music in Spain and the USA, with a BA in Jazz Studies and a Masters in Arts with emphasis in Woodwind Performance and Pedagogy. I have taught privately for more than 10 years and also in institutions in the US and Spain. I tour and do workshops in many parts of the world such Brazil, Europe, the US, Australia and Asia.
What motivated me to open a music school in Nepal was the talent I saw in the country's musicians, a most unusual talent. I thought that if they were able to play so beautifully by simply copying what they heard from CDs, then what couldn't they accomplish with meaningful musical training! In addition to the lack of proper music schools and music educators, they faced many difficulties in going abroad to study. Even when doing so was possible, their families would not allow them to study music: "Are we going to spend that much money for you to do something useless? No sir, you will become a doctor or an engineer or a lawyer"
But, guess what! Now you can study music and become a professional musician in your own country. And we fully agree with you, music is not useless; it can change the world!
I am positive that if you love music and practice with dedication, you can make a good living and be happy doing what you enjoy. I believe that this is one of the problems in the world, most people do not do what they want, and they still have no money; so they are left with no money and no dreams. Change it and become a musician if this is what you want.
WE WILL HELP YOU TO ACHIVE YOUR DREAM. I DO PROMISE YOU THAT!!
Please, if you love music, talk to me and I will make you a musician. You can reach me in many ways, the easiest is via email at mariano@katjazz.com.np. Can't wait to hear from you!
Hope you can start your musical journey with us.